Sean Burns is very comfortable

Navigating decades on the road demands relentless work ethic and serious musical conviction. Sean Burns has spent a quarter-century living the working musician’s life, holding down the low end as Corb Lund’s touring bassist while fronting his own traditional honky-tonk outfit, Sean Burns & Lost Country.

Our wide-ranging dialogue explores the transition from teenage Southern California skate-punk fanatic to archivist of vintage Canadian country and syndicated host of the Boots & Saddle show. Sean dives deep into the making of Better Off in Time and Other Songs for the Dance Floor, arranging twin fiddles and steel guitar with producer Ryan Dyck, and the artistic discipline needed to lead a tight ensemble. From grueling prairie highway runs to over-preparing for career-defining auditions, this is an unfiltered look at blue-collar roots music survival.